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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Play Key Role in Anti Seizure Effects of Ketogenic Diet

Researchers believe they have established a causal link between gut bacteria and seizure susceptibility. The study also identifies a specific bacteria that plays a critical role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

New Brain Development Disorder Identified

Researchers have identified a new neurodevelopmental disorder. The study reveals the inherited disorder can produce learning difficulties and increase seizure risks. The researchers have implicated a recessive mutation in CAMK2A in this new disorder.

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·May 17, 2018·6 min read

Cannabidiol Significantly Reduces Seizures in Patients with Severe Form of Epilepsy

Researchers provide further evidence that the cannabis compound, CBD, is effective at reducing seizures in people with epilepsy. The new study reveals CBD significantly reduced seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Previously, the researchers demonstrated CBD was effective at seizure control in Dravet syndrome.

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·March 22, 2018·6 min read

Brain ‘Stethoscope’ Listens For Silent Seizures

Researchers have developed what they have dubbed a 'brain stethoscope', a device capable of turning EEG brain wave data into sound. The device is able to detect epileptic seizures that do not result in convulsions.

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·February 27, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Compound Reduces Seizures

A new study reveals CBD oil may help to reduce, or even eliminate seizures, in those with epilepsy.

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·February 26, 2018·5 min read

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever.

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·January 17, 2018·6 min read

Recording a Thought’s Fleeting Trip Through the Brain

UC Berkeley researchers report the prefrontal cortex coordinates activity in order to help us act in response to perception.

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·January 10, 2018·4 min read

Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause

A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

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·January 8, 2018·5 min read

Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy

Researchers have identified monthly cycles of brain activity that are linked to seizures in people with epilepsy.

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·December 14, 2017·3 min read

New fMRI Applications in Childhood Epilepsy Gives Insight Into Seizure Impact

New fMRI techniques could help assess, diagnose and treat epilepsy in children.

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·November 27, 2017·5 min read

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception.

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·October 16, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.

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